GIVEWELL UK
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £965,331 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £1,078,670. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by a letter of support from its sole member, GiveWell US. The charity does not maintain a reserves policy due to this ongoing financial support.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, GiveWell UK (pursuant to its discretion) made grant commitments of £19,335,560 (2024: £3,240,913) to GiveWell US, its sole member. At the year end £2,838,490 (2024: £1,053,357) was owed to GiveWell US by GiveWell UK, pursuant to the Framework Agreement.” — page 19
“The current year's intercompany operating charge totalled £117,686 (2024: £83,558), being expenditure recharged from GiveWell US to GiveWell UK in respect of staff time and invoices paid on GiveWell UK's behalf.”
“During the year, GiveWell UK (pursuant to its discretion) made grant commitments of £19,335,560 (2024: £3,240,913) to GiveWell US, its sole member. At the year end £2,838,490 (2024: £1,053,357) was owed to GiveWell US by GiveWell UK, pursuant to the Framework Agreement.” — page 19
“The current year's intercompany operating charge totalled £117,686 (2024: £83,558), being expenditure recharged from GiveWell US to GiveWell UK in respect of staff time and invoices paid on GiveWell UK's behalf.”
“During the year, GiveWell UK (pursuant to its discretion) made grant commitments of £19,335,560 (2024: £3,240,913) to GiveWell US, its sole member. At the year end £2,838,490 (2024: £1,053,357) was owed to GiveWell US by GiveWell UK, pursuant to the Framework Agreement.” — page 19
“The current year's intercompany operating charge totalled £117,686 (2024: £83,558), being expenditure recharged from GiveWell US to GiveWell UK in respect of staff time and invoices paid on GiveWell UK's behalf.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Elie Hassenfeldchair
- David House
- LUKE DING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £20.5m | £19.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.5m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2023 | £10.1m | £10.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.2m | £5.3m |
Common questions
Is GIVEWELL UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £965,331 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £1,078,670. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by a letter of support from its sole member, GiveWell US. The charity does not maintain a reserves policy due to this ongoing financial support. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by UHY Hacker Young.
Who funds GIVEWELL UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GIVEWELL UK as a grant recipient include THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST, PRISM THE GIFT FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4.6m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2.1m |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | FY2025 | £965k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| EFFECTIVE VENTURES FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.9m |
| BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| Howden Foundation | 1 | £56k |
| THE JMCMRJ SORRELL FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| BETTENHURST CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £16k |
| THE VIVIENNE AND SAMUEL COHEN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |